Raipur Cricket Stadium Implements Strict Entry Rules for India-New Zealand T20 Match
The Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh has announced tough new entry protocols for the upcoming India-New Zealand T20 cricket match. Spectators will face strict entry restrictions at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Nava Raipur.
No Entry After First Half
CSCS officials confirmed that entry will be completely prohibited after the match's first half. This decision comes as a direct response to serious crowd management problems during the India-South Africa ODI last December.
"We witnessed massive overcrowding due to unauthorized entries during the previous international match," explained CSCS director Baldeo Singh Bhatia. "Learning from that experience, we have decided to deploy officials at every gate and strictly prohibit entry after the first half."
The association reported nearly 15,000 unauthorized entries during the India-South Africa match. This prompted a complete overhaul of security and monitoring systems at the stadium.
Enhanced Security Measures
CSCS plans massive security deployment for the January 23 match. Over 350 private bouncers will join 45 cricket association officers to manage crowd control. Iron railings have been installed at all 13 entry gates to regulate spectator movement.
"Security teams will include police personnel, private guards, and cricket association staff," said CSCS director Vijay Shah. "Bouncers will also be stationed along boundary ropes to prevent spectators from entering the playing field."
The cricket association has informed the BCCI about these security decisions. They conducted a special security meeting to finalize all arrangements.
Match Details and Logistics
Cricket fever has gripped Chhattisgarh as the stadium prepares to host the high-voltage India-New Zealand T20 International under floodlights. Tickets are selling rapidly across the state.
Both teams will arrive in Raipur on January 22 after playing the first T20 in Nagpur. With the second match scheduled for January 23, there will be no practice session at the SVNS Stadium. Teams will reach Raipur in the afternoon and take the field the following evening for the night match.
Additional Fan-Friendly Initiatives
CSCS is considering launching a centralized helpline number for grievance redressal during the match. "Spectators should have a system to share their grievances," Bhatia noted. "We are actively considering this and will launch a helpline if possible."
The association has also implemented new rules for food vendors inside the stadium. Vendors will be allotted specific stands and cannot switch to other areas. They must prominently display price charts showing all food item rates.
Fans have been urged to arrive well in advance to avoid disappointment. Gates will be closely monitored once the match progresses, and no exceptions will be made to the entry restrictions.
